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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing business aircraft optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel on runways. In range, the Avanti EVO generally offers the longest legs, commonly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, whereas the H225 and S‑92 are usually in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often roughly 450–550 nautical miles), with exact figures varying by configuration and mission profile. For passenger capacity, both helicopters can be configured to carry more people than the Avanti: the S‑92 is often arranged for about 19 passengers in transport layouts, and the H225 is commonly in a similar high‑teens to around 19‑seat class. The Avanti EVO typically seats fewer, usually 7–9 passengers in executive configuration. Overall, Avanti EVO leads on range and cruise efficiency, while H225 and S‑92 lead on vertical access and higher passenger lift in rotorcraft roles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats21821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192937757417
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats21821
Max Cabin Seats28719
Standard Cabin Seats19619
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350036004000
Horsepower21008502520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.3
Overall Height (ft)16.313.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width (ft)6.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.8
Cabin Length (ft)14.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140